Presenter Qualifications - Private Equity Forums

 

In order to qualify, the presenting companies are required to substantially meet all of the following criteria: 

 

Large Potential Market: $500 million or more in potential market worldwide.

High Anticipated Growth Rate: Projected annual sales growth of 25% or more.

 

Experienced Management Team: Key managers who have done it before, especially with similar products or related business.

 

Sustainable Competitive Advantage: A distinct advantage compared to the competition.

Barriers to Entry: Economic means to discourage or beat competition in the field. e.g., proprietary technology or business method, patent, trade secret, number of years ahead of the competition.

 

Clear Strategy for Commercialization: A realistic plan to bring product to market.

 

Proof of Concept: Ideally, a product or service that clearly fulfills a need, has achieved some level of sales, key strategic partners or solid sales commitments.

 

Scalability: A substantial likelihood that that the business can grow exponentially once the product is launched.

 

Business Model Anchored in Reality: Management has thoroughly assessed its market, product development costs, on-going operating expenses and overall funding requirements.

 

The conference will feature presentations from up to 15 exceptionally promising new companies with breakout sessions conducted by senior management.

 

In order to apply as a Presenter or to nominate a company to present, please call Mike Segal in our Connecticut office at 203 438 4411 or your email Executive Summary to mike.segal@privateequityforums.com 

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